Chris, is there a working email to reach out to The Medical Assistant Guide? The one that I found on the website says it is no longer valid. I am interested in adding more industry data to your website regarding the medical assisting profession.

I graduated in 2003, have not worked I the field since 2015 but was told I can not take an exam to be a CMA because I waited too long. What can I do to take the exam and work in the profession I went to school for.

Hi my name is Lundon Steed, i have amedical assistance Diploma,i got it in 2008, i just want to know how do i get certified, or do i have to take a refresh course or take the classes all over again. I live in Milwaukee Wi.

In WI the state board doesn’t require certification to work, however most employers will. So, you could try finding a job first to see if there are any opportunities. If not, then you could look into the certification process.

Hi Chris I’m already a MA out of Washington state and I’m moving to the state of Arizona and I’m having a hard time trying to figure out what I need to work as a MA. In the state of Washington I’m grandfathered in so I never had to take the CMA test. Wondering do you know for the state of Arizona do I need to do this or who I need to talk with having a hard time finding the right person to talk with. Thank you Keri

Your circumstances are unique and I would recommend talking to AZ Medical Board (here is contact info) who oversees the functions of MAs to get a definitive answer. That said, I don’t think you will need to do anything and will be able to work legally right away.

In Arizona, the AZ Medical Board defines the functions of medical assistants but they do not require national certification or a state license, however most employers do demand national certification. So, I would think that your national certification will be just fine.

The AAMA is nationally recognized and you do not need to re-certify if you move to a new state.

That said, it is worth researching the new state to see if they have an agency (usually a medical board) that oversees the work scope of MAs. In some states this board may have requirements for MAs to work or to perform certain tasks.

Hi a friend of mine was hired as a Medical assistant in Arizona and they told her she could pass narcotics if a nurse or PA takes it out of the drawer. I am an RN and that does’t sound like it would be in there scope. I just don’t want her to get in trouble with the Board of Nursing